What does this page include?

It includes 48 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Gowanus, Brooklyn, with a median rent of $4,207. Use it to compare current options in one bedroom size and one neighborhood scope.

How should I use the median rent here?

The $4,207 median rent is a useful reference point, not a guarantee. Some apartments will be below it and some will be above it, depending on location, building condition, amenities, and lease terms.

What should I check before applying for a 1-bedroom in Gowanus?

Check the layout, storage, kitchen setup, bathroom count, and whether the unit works for your daily routine. Also confirm the full move-in cost, since broker fees, deposits, and utilities can change the real monthly budget.

How does Openigloo help with this search?

Openigloo adds renter-first context such as building reviews and landlord patterns so you can compare apartments for rent with more than just the asking rent. That helps you screen for recurring maintenance or management issues before you apply.

How do 1-bedroom count and rent affect budget planning?

With 48 apartments for rent in this scope and a $4,207 median rent, you can use the count to gauge choice and the median to set a realistic budget range. If you need more space or a lower price, compare nearby neighborhoods and similar bedroom types.

What factors usually make a 1-bedroom more or less expensive here?

Location within Gowanus, building age, amenities, lease length, and move-in costs can all affect affordability. Two similar 1-bedroom apartments can still have very different monthly totals once fees and utilities are included.

1-bedroom apartments for rent in Gowanus

Gowanus has 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms most commonly, with 48 apartments for rent in the current snapshot. If you are comparing 1-bedroom apartments, use the count and bedroom mix to gauge how much competition you may face for units in your price range. Gowanus shows an average building rating of 4.1/5 across 5 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 2.0 months based on 8 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 0.0% based on 21 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

This page covers 48 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Gowanus, Brooklyn, with a current median rent of $4,207. Use it to compare available units by price, building quality, and move-in fit before you reach out. Openigloo helps you look beyond the asking rent with renter-first details like building reviews, landlord patterns, and unit-level context where available. For 1-bedroom apartments, it also helps you plan around bedroom count, unit size, and budget since monthly costs can shift once fees and utilities are included.

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What to check when comparing 1-bedroom apartments in Gowanus, Brooklyn

Gowanus has 48 1-bedroom apartments for rent right now, so inventory is active but still limited.
The median rent is $4,207, which is a useful baseline when comparing similar units in the neighborhood.
Because these are 1-bedroom apartments, check how the layout handles sleeping space, storage, kitchen placement, and a single bathroom.
Review building-level feedback on Openigloo before applying so you can spot recurring issues with maintenance, management, or move-in experience.
Always confirm the full monthly cost, including broker fee, deposits, utilities, and any building-specific charges before you sign.

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1-bedroom apartments for rent in Gowanus

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Gowanus·1 bed, 1 bath

3.5(2)

420 Carroll Street #E808

$4,835

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Gowanus·1 bed, 1 bath

3.5(2)

420 Carroll Street #E908

$4,950

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Gowanus·1 bed, 1 bath

3.5(2)

420 Carroll Street #W907

$4,975

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Gowanus·1 bed, 1 bath

3.5(2)

420 Carroll Street #E506

$4,985

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What to check when comparing 1-bedroom apartments in Gowanus, Brooklyn

Gowanus has 48 1-bedroom apartments for rent right now, so inventory is active but still limited.
The median rent is $4,207, which is a useful baseline when comparing similar units in the neighborhood.
Because these are 1-bedroom apartments, check how the layout handles sleeping space, storage, kitchen placement, and a single bathroom.
Review building-level feedback on Openigloo before applying so you can spot recurring issues with maintenance, management, or move-in experience.
Always confirm the full monthly cost, including broker fee, deposits, utilities, and any building-specific charges before you sign.